Driver Operator Pumper Questions with solutions
NFPA 1901
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
300 gallons
NFPA 1901 states that pumpers must have a water capacity of at least
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NFPA 1901 - answer Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
300 gallons - answerNFPA 1901 states that pumpers must have a water capacity of at
least
Rescue pumper - answerSpecially designed apparatus that combines the functions of
both a rescue vehicle and a fire department pumper
CAFS - answerHigh-energy foam generation system consisting of a water pump and air
compressor that injects air into a foam
20-100 - answerRange of foam tanks in gallons
Mobile water supply apparatus - answerThis truck is responsible for: 1- Mobile shuttle
operation 2-Stationary reservoir
ARFF - answerProvides immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and vapors
from fuel spills
Aerial apparatus - answerThis may function with capabilities of an engine or ladder
company
Quint - answerApparatus that serves as an engine and a ladder truck, equipped with fire
pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed, and aerial device
Inverter - answerStep-up transformer that converts a vehicle's 12 or 24 volt DC current
into 110 or 220 volt AC current
Generators - answerMost common power source used for emergency services
Brush trucks - answerBooster, forestry, small diameter attack hoses are on this truck
Overtaking electrical supply - answerThis may cause poor lighting quality, damage to
lighting and generator equipment, and restriction of other tools operated with the same
power source
,Rescue tools - answerThese are powered by hydraulic pressure, compressed air, or a
power take-off system
Apparatus typing - answerCategorizing pumping apparatus and mobile water supply
based on capability
Trailer-mounted - answerThese generators are suitable for long-term operations
Systematic apparatus maintenance - answerEvery department should develop SOPS
for
Commercial driver's license - answerDriver's license issued to individuals who
demonstrate competence inspecting and driving vehicles with a gross vehicle rating of
26,001 pounds or more
Operational readiness inspection - answerInspecting an apparatus and equipment on
the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place, clean, and ready for service
Pretrip road worthiness inspection - answerVisual inspection of an apparatus to ensure
the major components of the chassis are present and in proper working condition
Functional check - answerInspection where a certain system or component of an
apparatus is operated to ensure it is functioning properly
Gross axle weight ratings - answerTire selections for fire apparatus are based on
Tire condition - answerProper tread depth, tread separation, cupping, excessive wear
on the sidewalls, cuts, dry rotting, cracking tires, or objects impaled in the tire etc. are
checked while looking at
NFPA 1911 - answerAll tires be replaced every seven years regardless of condition
Load management systems - answerElectrical monitoring system that will shed
electrical load in a predetermined order if the chassis voltage begins to drop below a
predetermined level
Overload - answerOperation of equipment or a conductor in excess of its rated
ampacity; may result in overheating
Load sequencer - answerDevice in an electrical system that turns lights on at specified
intervals so that start up load for all of the devices does not occur at the same time
Load monitor - answerDevice that "watches" an electrical system for added loads that
may threaten to overload the system
, Load shedding - answerWhen an overload condition occur, the load monitor will shut
down less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload
10 degrees - answerSteering wheel play should be no more than __________ in either
direction
Faulty breaks - answerMany serious fire apparatus collisions have been caused by
Antilock braking systems - answerAn electronic system that monitors wheel spin
Air-activated braking systems - answerBraking system that uses compressed air tot
hold off a spring brake and applies air pressure to a service brake for vehicle stopping
Diesel particulate filter - answerA device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or
soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine
Hydrogen gas - answerBatteries give off explosive
Post maintenance repair inspection - answerSpecific inspection to an area of a chassis
or apparatus to ensure that the unit is operating properly in accordance with the
manufacturer's initial design
Curb weight - answerWeight of an empty fire apparatus fresh off the assembly line with
no tools, water, equipment, or passengers
Gross vehicle weight rating - answerGVWR
NFPA 1002 - answerStandard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
Brake fade - answerLoss of braking function which occurs due to excessive use of the
brakes
5 mph - answerLoad hose no faster than
Torque - answerForce that tends to create a rotational or twisting motion
3-5 min - answerHow long to idle the truck if it is overheated before shutting it down
Mirror adjustment - answerThis should take place at the start of each hift
Angle of approach - answerAngle formed by level ground and a line from the point
where the front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the
apparatus
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